Organisms

Streptococcus equi

A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from abscesses in submaxillary glands and mucopurulent discharges of the upper respiratory tract of horses. This organism belongs to Group C streptococci with regards to antigen response and is known to cause strangles. The subspecies S. zooepidemicus is also considered a pathogen of horses.

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Abstract

A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from abscesses in submaxillary glands and mucopurulent discharges of the upper respiratory tract of horses. This organism belongs to Group C streptococci with regards to antigen response and is known to cause strangles. The subspecies S. zooepidemicus is also considered a pathogen of horses.

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Synonyms

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  • Streptococcus zooepidemicus

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS

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History Note

95

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Previous Indexing

  • Streptococcus (1967-1994)

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  1. B03w.353w.750w.737w.872w.225
  2. B03w.510w.400.800w.872w.225
  3. B03w.510w.550w.737w.872w.225

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Streptococcus equi. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018502. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018502
  2. Streptococcus equi. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26289219